Official Porsche Announcement: PCM Update Coming to All Model Years w/ Faster Charging, Infotainment Improvements and Range Bump

[Oink]

I also tried to reschedule my September 1st appointment to an earlier date but it is holiday season in europe so not enough staff and I was told that is not the type of update that you can start and walk away.

Yeah this is probably why. Was hoping to have it done before going traveling but alas. Vacation is important even if it delays our appointments.

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[Iben]

Yeah this is probably why. Was hoping to have it done before going traveling but alas. Vacation is important even if it delays our appointments.

I got an appointment September 1st at Porsche Son (Norway).

Its going to be nice getting this big update.

 

[mrdrummergoalie]

Does anyone know if this update is available yet in Canada? My car is in for service (door card creaking), and I was hoping to be able to do the software update at the same time. My advisor has told me there are no "open campaigns" on my vehicle.

 

[daned]

Dropped my 2022 Taycan at the Porsche dealership in Houston and am told it takes them around 8 hours depending if it fails or goes through so will get the car back tomorrow if all goes well.

 

[dickp]

My VA dealer says they have not received the update from Porsche & will call me when I can schedule an appointment.

 

[DerekS]

Dropped my 2022 Taycan at the Porsche dealership in Houston and am told it takes them around 8 hours depending if it fails or goes through so will get the car back tomorrow if all goes well.

I'm quoted the same. Pretty annoying, as I hate leaving my car.

 

[Klepper]

Dropped my 2022 Taycan at the Porsche dealership in Houston and am told it takes them around 8 hours depending if it fails or goes through so will get the car back tomorrow if all goes well.

Which dealer are you using?

 

[Arjan_]

Does anyone know if this update is available yet in Canada? My car is in for service (door card creaking), and I was hoping to be able to do the software update at the same time. My advisor has told me there are no "open campaigns" on my vehicle.

I would just show him the Porsche Newsroom Announcement and ask them for this update. If I login to My Porsche Website it also doesn't mention any open recalls but I already have an appointment to get the update.

 

[mrdrummergoalie]

I would just show him the Porsche Newsroom Announcement and ask them for this update. If I login to My Porsche Website it also doesn't mention any open recalls but I already have an appointment to get the update.

I did exactly that, and quoted the WNJ8 campaign number. They told me "they would like to do that for you unfortunately we do not have the tool to do the update from Porsche Canada yet. It is a software update and is distributed on an SD card that is coming from Germany"

 

[daned]

Which dealer are you using?

Momentum River Oaks

 

[02bluesuperroo]

I’m at my dealer in West Palm Beach for a new tire. They said the ANA6 came out last week and they scheduled me for August 9th since I need a loaner. They estimated 2-3 days.

 

[mikeyyn]

My car has been in the shop for 3 weeks with a connection fault, finally solved by replacing the comms module.
According to the dealer all the recalls showing on my car including the WNJ8 were applied while they had it. I don’t have it back yet so I don’t know if he is correct, nor do I know what (if any) changes have been made.
I will report back…
I’m in the UK BTW

 

[Gwaihir]

Mine was started today (with the seat mod as well). Should - fingers crossed - return tomorrow. . .

Still in! Looks like a 3 day job. Tech’ told me book time is 3.5 hours. At this rate, with 75,000 to update, it’s going to cost Porsche a lot of money not using OTA updates. .

Hoping to pick car up tomorrow morning.

 

[Capt Mike]

UPDATED WITH OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

2023 model year software status for all Taycan variants
20/07/2022

Worldwide, more than 75,000 examples of the Taycan have been delivered since Porsche introduced its first all-electric sports car at the end of 2019. Now, a comprehensive update is on the horizon: regardless of vehicle age, engine, and body, all model variants can be brought up to the status of the 2023 model year with a software update. The update will be implemented on a market-specific basis.

Depending on when their vehicle was delivered, customers will benefit from, among other things, an increase in powertrain efficiency as well as new functions and improvements in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Porsche Connect and assistance systems. The update also includes the option of having individual functions and equipment unlocked after purchase (function on demand, FoD) and will enhance the over-the-air (OTA) update capability of all Taycan models. The update is free for customers, and can be carried out during a visit to a Porsche service workshop.

“This campaign will allow our customers to benefit from the continuous further development of the Taycan. We have extensively optimised the model series in almost every respect since 2019,” says Kevin Giek, Vice President Model Line Taycan. “New functions have been added and others have been revised or tweaked to further enhance the customer experience. Following this update, anyone driving a Taycan from early in the car’s production run will be pleasantly surprised by how much has developed on the vehicle side since then.” Internally, Porsche refers to this as the ‘uPdate’, because the 2023 model year, which started in July 2022, bears the letter ‘P’.

The precise scope of the update, and the duration of the necessary workshop visit, depend on the specific software status of the Taycan in question. The older the car is, the more improvements and innovations will be installed.

The older the car is, the more improvements and innovations will be installed


The 22 kW onboard charger has now also recently become available for retrofitting1. Customers can combine this retrofit at their own expense with a workshop visit for the software update. With up to 22 kW of charging capacity, the more powerful variant charges the battery significantly faster. In Europe and North America, the retrofit also includes activation of the Plug & Charge function. This enables convenient charging and payment without a card or app. As soon as the charging cable is plugged in, the Taycan establishes encrypted communication with the Plug & Charge-compatible charging station. The charging and payment processes then start automatically.

The most important updates at a glance

• Powertrain: in the ‘Normal’ and ‘Range’ driving modes in all-wheel drive models, in partial load operation the front electric motor is almost completely disconnected and de-energised. While coasting and at a standstill, both axles are free of drive torque. The electric freewheel reduces frictional drag losses and increases the vehicle’s range. The all-wheel drive indicator is now shown as an energy-flow indicator in the central display. This makes the current operating status of the drives easier to see. The energy recuperation strategy has also been optimised. The automatic recuperation setting, for example, is retained even when the driver changes the driving programme. Added convenience for the customer. These improvements are relevant for Taycan models from the 2020 and 2021 model years.2
• Thermal management: better conditioning of the battery, especially at low outside temperatures, enables the Taycan to be rapidly charged more frequently overall and over a wider range of battery charge levels (SoC). The waste heat from the electrical components, for example, is used even more than before to temper the battery. For 2020 and 2021² model-year Taycan models, this enables greater range and shorter charging times.

The update is free for customers, will be offered worldwide and can be carried out during a visit to a Porsche service workshop

• Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and Porsche Connect: new functions, a colourful tile design on the start screen and even greater ease of use are the hallmarks of the model upgrades in this area. In Taycan models produced in the 2020 and 2021 model years and up to mid-February 2022, the update optimises the voice control and integrates the Spotify® app. Android Auto® is available wirelessly. Charging stations can be filtered and selected in the navigation system based on charging capacity. Drivers of 2021 model year Taycan models with a head-up display can look forward to the optimised view of the navigation map, among other elements. The display contents have been expanded. For all Taycan models prior to the 2023 model year, the on-board operating instructions can now also be used via voice control.
• Assistance systems: some systems can now support the driver in even more situations. The sensors of the ParkAssist function now work with a greater range. The search for available parking spaces has been improved as well, so that now even smaller spaces are offered to the driver as an option. These enhancements will benefit Taycan models from the 2020, 2021 and 2022 model years.
• Unlocking functions after vehicle purchase (FoD): all Taycan models of from the 2020, 2021 and 2022 model years are now also eligible, on request, for the keyless opening function (comfort access) for the doors and tailgate. The option of over-the-air (OTA) software updates has now also been further expanded for the new model year.

1 Currently no offer for South Korea and Canada.
2 Already standard in later models.









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Just saw this mainstream article about PCM updates - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2023-porsche-taycan-range-software-update/

I hope I get it next week when I bring my 2021 4S for service!

2023 Porsche Taycan Range, Software Upgrade Coming to All Model Years via Update
The dealer-installed software brings more range, improved charging and new over-the-air updatable features to older Taycan model year variants.

July 19, 2022

Porsche on Tuesday announced all of the hardware tweaks and software updates coming to its Taycan electric performance sedans and sport wagons for the 2023 model year. The new software promises faster charging, infotainment improvements and even a modest range bump. However, owners who got on the Taycan train early shouldn't feel left out, because the bigger news here is that these new software revisions are backwards compatible with previous model year variants via a dealer-installed update.

2023 Taycan hardware updates
The updates on the hardware side are fairly minimal, mostly applying to optional accessories and equipment. All 2023 Taycan models outfitted with the panoramic glass roof now feature the automaker's Variable Light Control electrochromatic shade and will also feature preparation to accommodate Porsche's Roof Transport System of rails, crossbars and cargo boxes. Owners can also have their EV delivered with a preinstalled wiring harness, ready for installation of the Porsche Dashcam. The front and rear camera system is available through Porsche's Tequipment range of official dealer-sourced accessories.

Meanwhile, the 2023 Taycan's 19-inch single-color Aero wheel will be replaced with a new polished and painted Taycan S Aero 19-inch wheel design.

The Taycan's thermal management and powertrain control system updates promise more range and more consistent charging speeds.

Powertrain and thermal management improvements

New powertrain management software allows for more liberal disengagement of the front motor in the Taycan's Normal and Range drive modes, which helps to reduce parasitic drag while cruising. Porsche tells us that it expects this tweak to contribute to an approximately 50-kilometer boost (about 31 miles) to the European WLTP range estimate for dual-motor configurations. The automaker does not yet have an estimate as to how this will translate to our EPA numbers here in the US.

The updated Taycan will also be able to precondition its battery pack more quickly and to a higher temperature in preparation for a charging session. This will allow for an optimized charging curve when plugging in with the battery at a high state of charge and, hopefully, more consistently delivering the Taycan's claim of a 5% to 80% DC fast charge in under 23 minutes.

Quality of life updates include retaining the user-selected Recuperation setting switching between drive modes and energy flow information added to the all-wheel drive indicator in the digital instrument cluster.

The PCM infotainment suite gets a visual overhaul with more colorful graphics and a revised HUD.

PCM and Porsche Connect features

Speaking of the dashboard, Porsche's Porsche Communication Management infotainment system is getting a visual overhaul with new colorful tiles on the home screen, tweaks all over the user interface and an updated design for the head-up display.

Taycan drivers will also now be able to filter based on power output when searching for a charging station using the onboard navigation. This should make it easier to find fast 270-kilowatt stations while avoiding being stuck at relatively slow, but more common 50-kW plugs.

Android phone users can now leave their USB cable at home thanks to PCM's new wireless Android Auto connectivity. (The infotainment already supported wireless Apple CarPlay and continues to support wired versions of both technologies as well.) There's also new Spotify integration for people who'd rather use the Taycan's onboard data connection for streaming.

2023 Taycans (and older models that have received the upgrade) will be over-the-air updatable, making future fixes and updates more seamless.

Backwards compatible, over-the-air updates

You can't download new wheels, but Porsche is making the 2023 PCM revisions and powertrain software updates available to 2020, 2021 and 2022 model year Taycan variants. Owners will receive a notification -- likely via mail -- from Porsche when the software is available and will be able to return to their dealership or service center to receive the update.

Expect the upgrade to take up to a day, which seems like a long time, but that accounts for the oldest 2020 model year models getting a bigger, more comprehensive update than, say, a newer 2022 Taycan. Plus, we're talking about software controlling the core operation of the $88,150 Taycan's powertrain, so maybe it's better to take their time and get it right.

With the new software in place, all model years will become capable of over-the-air updates -- thanks to optimizations to the software's interface with the car's various control units -- which should make future service visits for new features and fixes a far less common occurrence.

As a 2020 owner, I certainly hope that even a few of these willl work...especially the plug and charge feature, I'm so f'n tired of phoning EA with my iPhone in my hand to make it work!!!

 

[kreshi]

As a 2020 owner, I certainly hope that even a few of these willl work...especially the plug and charge feature, I'm so f'n tired of phoning EA with my iPhone in my hand to make it work!!!

That’s EA, not the car at fault.

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